Dimplex OFXE User manual

Installation and Operating Instructions
OFXE Oil Filled Radiator
(IP20)
08/53951/0 Issue 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
WARNING: The heater should only be
used on a horizontal and stable surface
with the feet securely fitted.
This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience
or knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the
use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
Children of less than 3 years should be kept
away unless continuously supervised. Children
aged from 3 years and less than 8 years shall
only switch on/off the appliance provided
that it has been placed in its intended normal
operating position and they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use
of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children aged from 3
years and less than 8 years shall not plug in,
regulate and clean the appliance or perform
user maintenance.
CAUTION: Some parts of this product can
become very hot and cause burns. Particular
attention has to be given where children and
vulnerable people are present.
WARNING: In order to avoid overheating, do
not cover the heater.
DO NOT use this heater in the immediate
surroundings of a bath, a shower or a
swimming pool.
CAUTION: In order to avoid a hazard due to
inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out,
this appliance must not be supplied through
an external switching device, such as a timer,
or connected to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and off by the utility.
IMPORTANT: If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
This heater is filled with a precise quantity
of special oil. Repairs requiring opening of
the oil container are only to be made by the
manufacturer or his service agent who should
be contacted if there is an oil leak.
When scrapping the heater, follow the
regulations concerning the disposal of oil.
WARNING - DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE
IN A BATHROOM.
DO NOT COVER THE RADIATOR or place
material or garments on it, or obstruct
the air circulation around the heater, for
example with curtains or furniture, as this
could cause overheating and a fire risk.
DO NOT use the heater if it has been
dropped or damaged, contact our Customer
Helpline for further advice.
DO NOT use the heater if it develops an oil
leak. Unplug the heater and contact your
supplier or our Customer Helpline. If the
heater is tipped over, unplug it and allow
it to cool before standing it back upright.
DO ENSURE that the mains lead cannot be
tripped over.
This Heater must not be located immediately
below a socket-outlet.
DO NOT operate the heater with the mains
lead overhanging the heated surfaces.
The radiator complies with stringent
safety standards but to ensure efficient
operation SURFACES OF THE RADIATOR
WILL BECOME HOT AND CONTACT WITH
THESE AREAS SHOULD BE AVOIDED
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAINED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Electrical Connection
Unpacking
Follow any pack operating instructions carefully. Remove the contents of the carton very carefully. Retain all packaging for future use.
Preparing For Use
The radiator may only be used free standing with the feet fitted
The necessary feet and screws are provided, packed with the radiator.
Free Standing on Feet (see Fig.2)
Never use the radiator free standing without the feet fitted. Lay the radiator on its front on a table or similar and offer each foot up to its mounting
bracket. Place each foot over the attachment bosses and secure it using the screws and washer provided
Stand the radiator on its feet and place it in position ready for use. The heater should always be used on a flat stable surface.
Ensure there is at least 75 mm of clear space around the radiator
Installation
Fig. 1
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
WARNING: This radiator carries a warning ‘DO NOT COVER’ to alert the user to the risk of overheating that exists if the radiator is
accidentally covered
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
This heater must be used on an AC ~ supply only and the voltage marked on the heater must correspond to the supply voltage. This
heater is fitted with a rewirable plug incorporating a a 13 amp fuse. In the event of replacing the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp fuse
approved by ASTA to BS 1362 must be used. If any other type of plug is used, a 13 amp fuse must be fitted in the plug, the adaptor, or at
the distribution board.
IMPORTANT: If the plug is not suitable for your socket, the 13 amp plug should be removed.
Before wiring the appropriate plug, please note that the wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN AND YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
Connect the GREEN AND YELLOW wire to the terminal marked ‘E’ or by the earth symbol, or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW.
Connect the BLUE wire to the terminal marked ‘N’ or coloured BLACK
Connect the BROWN wire to the terminal marked ‘L’ or coloured RED
NOTE: Although this heater is manufactured to comply with the relevant safety standards, certain types of carpets could become
discoloured by the temperatures under a portable heater. If you are concerned about this, we recommend that you contact the carpet
manufacturer for guidance. Alternatively, stand the heater on a suitable base to shield the carpet
Model Watts A B
OFX 075E 750 570 683
OFX 100E 1000 840 683
OFX 150E 1500 1105 683
OFX 200E 2000 1373 683
B
A220
ba

Operation
Cleaning and User Maintenance
WARNING: Always disconnect the power supply before cleaning the heater
Do not use detergents, abrasive cleaning powder or polish of any kind on the body of the heater.
Allow the heater to cool, then wipe with a dry cloth to remove dust and a damp cloth (not wet) to clean off stains. Be careful not to allow
moisture in to the heater.
When you have completed the installation, plug in and switch on the power. The neon lamp (see ‘b’ in Fig. 3 & Fig. 4) will light to show that the radiator is powered.
Set the thermostat control knob (see ‘a’ in Fig. 3 & Fig. 4) to the maximum position and allow the radiator to bring the room to your desired temperature.
When the room has reached the desired temperature, turn the thermostat knob anti-clockwise until the thermostat just clicks off. The radiator
will now maintain the chosen temperature.
Note that the radiator may feel cool during operation if the room temperature is higher than the thermostat setting.
When the radiator is not in use, switch off the power supply and pull the plug out from the socket
Model Identifier(s) OFX 075E OFX 100E OFX 150E OFX 200E
Heat output
Nominal heat output Pnom 0.75 1.0 1.5 2.0 kW
Minimum heat output (indicative) Pmin 0.75 1.0 1.5 2.0 kW
Maximum continuous heat output Pmax,c 0.75 1.0 1.5 2.0 kW
Auxillary electricity Consumption
At nominal heat output elmax 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 kW
At minimum heat output elmin 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 kW
In standby mode elSB 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 kW
Type of heat output/room temperature control
With mechanical thermostat room temperature control Yes
Contact details: UK: Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation, Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2DF
ROI: Glen Dimplex Ireland, Airport Road, Cloghran, County Dublin, K67 DT89
Technical Details - Energy Efficiency Directive (2015/1188)
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Dimplex products deliver reliable service for normal, household use in
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If you are a consumer and you experience a problem with your Dimplex
product, which is found to be defective due to faulty materials or
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or call [phone]. We will need details of your Dimplex product,
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Recycling
For electrical products sold within the European
Community. At the end of the electrical products
useful life it should not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with a Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice
in your country. Batteries should be disposed of or
recycled in accordance with WEEE Directive 2012/19/
EU. Packaging should be recycled where possible.
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Millbrook House, Grange Drive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2DF
UK Customer Helpline: 0344 879 3588
ROI Address: Glen Dimplex Ireland,
Airport Road, Cloghran, County Dublin, K67 DT89
ROI Customer Helpline: [phone]
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